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Network Rail sets out response to challenges of Britain’s growing railway
8 January 2013 | By Network Rail
Network Rail committed to continuing the biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era...
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High Speed Two (HS2)
High Speed 2 (HS2) is a planned high-speed railway in the United Kingdom. Some sections of the railway are under construction, while other sections are awaiting approval. At 345 miles long, the new high-speed track will connect the city centres of London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
When complete, HS2 will be the backbone of Britain’s transport network – helping to bridge the north-south divide. HS2 will free up space on the UK’s already congested rail lines, relieving overcrowding and improving reliability for millions of people using Britain’s railways.
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Centro welcomes Prime Minister’s commitment on high speed rail
9 October 2012 | By Centro
A commitment by the Prime Minister and his Transport Secretary to press ahead with the HS2 high speed rail link was welcomed...
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High Speed Rail: Phase 1 Consultation Update
18 September 2012 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
The decision to take forward proposals for a national high speed rail network followed a major public consultation exercise...
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Mott MacDonald awarded HS2 design contract
10 April 2012 | By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by HS2 Ltd to provide civil and structural design services for the new high speed rail network...
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Atkins secures HS2 preliminary design contract
5 April 2012 | By Atkins
HS2 Ltd has awarded Atkins the contract to prepare the preliminary designs for the two high-speed running lines...
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HS2 could free up space for faster, more frequent trains on Britain’s busiest rail line – new study
19 January 2012 | By Network Rail
Passengers on Britain’s busiest rail route could benefit from faster, more frequent trains...
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Decision to build HS2 is a tremendous boost for West Midlands
11 January 2012 | By Centro
The Transport Secretary’s decision to build HS2 from London to Birmingham has been hailed...
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HS2 is ‘best solution for West Coast capacity crunch’ – Network Rail
10 January 2012 | By Network Rail
“The capacity case for a new high-speed line is clear..."
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Westminster Council backs HS2 rail link proposals as a boost for business
10 January 2012 | By Westminster City Council
Transport Secretary Justine Greening, Westminster Council came out in strongly in favour of proposals
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High Speed 2 approval secures rail freight growth
10 January 2012 | By DB Schenker
The Government’s decision to approve the High Speed 2 rail route will guarantee additional capacity on the West Coast Main Line...
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Britain’s new high-speed rail network (HS2) is approved
10 January 2012 | By Department for Transport
Transport Secretary Justine Greening has announced details of the new national high speed rail network (HS2)...
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Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 – Hammond
1 April 2011 | By Department for Transport
Many towns and cities could benefit from a huge rise in direct trains to London once a new high speed rail network is built...
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Network Rail welcomes the start of HS2 consultation
27 February 2011 | By Network Rail
David Higgins, Network Rail chief executive, said: "HS2 is a vital infrastructure project of national importance..."
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FTA issues note of caution on HS2
12 March 2010 | By Freight Transport Association (FTA)
Leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has asked that the needs of freight are not forgotten in the buzz surrounding High Speed Rail 2 (HS2).